go under
verb
went under; gone under; going under; goes under
1
: sink entry 1 sense 1a
The ship went under in the storm.
2
: to be overwhelmed, destroyed, or defeated : fail
The company went under during the recession.
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One man went under water and did not resurface, officials said in a news release.
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Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Participants must be able to swim 10 feet without touching the bottom and be comfortable going under water.
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Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Judge isn’t the only player in pinstripes to have an item going under the hammer.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
The company went under contract with Northpoint to buy the property in March.
—
Ilana Arougheti
june 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
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Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Participants must be able to swim 10 feet without touching the bottom and be comfortable going under water.
—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Judge isn’t the only player in pinstripes to have an item going under the hammer.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
The company went under contract with Northpoint to buy the property in March.
—
Ilana Arougheti
june 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
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“Go under.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20under. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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